The wind of that running became a gale.

Towards the evening the wind became a gale into which the now tossing airships had to beat.

Soon it became a gale, to which was added snow and sleet, and a rough, choppy sea followed.

At first it was just a breeze, but it became a gale by the time the cracks from the ice breaking up had stopped.

Many in the crowd knew Mrs. Zamboni-itwas what comedians call a "local gag." The laughter spread, and became a gale of merriment.